Accra: The New Horizon Special School, a private institution catering to individuals with intellectual disabilities and autism, recently hosted its annual arts and craft exhibition, drawing numerous attendees who praised the vibrant array of artworks on display. From cultural performances to a variety of handcrafted items, the students demonstrated their creativity and skill across different artistic mediums. According to Ghana News Agency, the exhibition featured items for sale including colorful batik fabrics, napkins, tablecloths, doormats, footstools, men's and women's outfits, necklaces, bracelets, and other works created with Kente. Mr. Osei Kufour, a parent, expressed his satisfaction with the students' skills, underlining the potential of children with special needs when they receive appropriate support. Mr. Kufour urged parents to avoid discrimination and to focus on the abilities of children with disabilities. He emphasized the importance of faith and reassurance, stating that these children are l ike any other and should not be distinguished in how they are treated. He advocated for encouraging and challenging them in the same way as other children. A staff member explained that the art and craft exhibition was organized for the vocational department trainees and was part of the school's fundraising efforts. The event aimed to highlight the students' abilities, who are guided by facilitators and allowed to learn at their own pace. New Horizon Special School offers day schooling for children and adults with learning difficulties. Established on January 10, 1972, with the support of the American Women's Association of Ghana, the school operates as a charitable institution registered with the Ghana Education Service and under Ghana's companies code of 1963 (act 179). It relies on fundraising activities and donations to supplement student fees. The school comprises an Academic Section that provides individualized education for children up to 16 years, and a Sheltered Workshops section offering vocation al and daily living skills training and employment for older students. The institution upholds the belief that every child, regardless of disability, has the right to develop to the fullest extent of their capabilities.